“We justify want of faith by saying, "I don't go to church, but I am better than those who do," as one might say, "I don't pay taxes or serve the nation, but I am better than those who do."”

Source: Peace of Soul (1949), Ch. 6, p. 113

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Catholic bishop and television presenter 1895–1979

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